Debates surrounding the Israel – Palestine conflict are often blighted by ideological thinking. More frequently than I would like I have encountered people willing to defend the indefensible. The indiscriminate killing of innocent citizens, including children, is excused and crassly chalked off as “proportional defense”. Even some going as far as claiming there were no citizens in the conflict, making every man, woman, and child a legitimate target. Both sides are guilty of it to some extent, however, it is only Israel that receives unconditional support from some Western governments, especially the US.
In a work of fiction commentary, William Boyce has taken the Israel – Palestine conflict and transplanted it into the Sci-Fi realm. By doing so it allows us to view the conflict more objectively while also providing a very enjoyable read. It’s a short story so can be read in one sitting and is well worth doing so. PDF is linked below.
